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Exterior Equipment
binder, pull the anchor chain in slightly to relieve
the tension on the binder, then release the binder
from the chain. To secure the anchor in the up
and stored position, raise the anchor until it seats
rmly in the roller with the chain snug. Attach the
chain binder to a link in the chain. Before getting
underway after hauling the anchor, always make
sure the binder is properly attached to the anchor
chain link and the hatch is closed and latched.
Anchor and Rope Locker
The anchor rope locker and windlass are concealed
in a recess below a hatch in the deck. A ush,
twist lock latch secures the hatch in the closed
position. Always make sure the hatch is closed
with the latch in the secured position before op-
erating the boat above idle speed.
The rope locker and anchor line is accessed
through an opening next to the windlass. The
anchor line is always stored in the rope locker and
there is an eye tting to secure the bitter end of
the anchor line.
The rope locker is designed for the anchor line and
not for storing anchors or additional anchor lines.
Do not store anchors or any heavy objects in the
locker. Anchors and weights for oating markers
will bounce and damage the hull or rope locker
if they are stored there. They will also interfere
with the operation of the windlass. Always store
and secure additional anchors and weights in a
storage compartment in the cockpit, as far aft as
possible.
The rope locker is drained by a tting in the hull
side near the bottom of the locker. It is very
important to check the drain frequently to make
sure it is clean and free owing.
Periodically remove the anchor line from the rope
locker, rinse it with fresh water and allow it to dry
in the sun. Cleaning the anchor line regularly will
reduce odors in the rope locker and increase the
life of the line.
The line should also be inspected for abrasions
or signs of deterioration. Replace the line if it
shows any sign of damage or deterioration. It is
important to replace the anchor line with a new
line of the type recommended or supplied by the
windlass manufacturer.
Windlass & Rope Locker
Windlass
The windlass is mounted in the compartment be-
low the hatch in the deck. The anchor is stored
on the roller and is raised and lowered by the
windlass. The anchor line is stored in the rope
locker and routed out through the windlass to the
anchor chain.
The anchor is lowered by releasing the anchor
chain from the chain binder and pressing the
DOWN switch at the helm or moving the windlass
switch in the windlass compartment to the DOWN
position. The windlass control switches are pro-
tected by circuit breakers and fuses on the battery
switch panel in the aft systems compartment.
Windlass Chain Binder & Anchor Line Cleat
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